RECAP: Miller’s Injury Scare | LaMelo & Mark Williams’ Chemistry | Charlotte Hornets Outlook
The Charlotte Hornets finally showcased their core starting lineup featuring LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Mark Williams, and Miles Bridges, but like all great things in this life it wasn’t meant to last. Brandon Miller suffered an ankle injury late in the game, further fueling questions about the Hornets’ injury luck. In this episode, we break down the highs and lows of their loss to the 76ers, including LaMelo’s impressive pick-and-roll possessions and Miles Bridges’ strong offensive night. With Mark Williams slowly returning to form and minutes restrictions still in place, the Hornets looked like a team struggling for chemistry and consistency. We also discuss the sobering reality of Charlotte’s season: It’s time to recalibrate expectations and focus on evaluating talent for the future? Tune in for observations on the Hornets’ rotation challenges, thoughts on Brandon Miller’s recovery timeline, and why their depth remains a critical issue.
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16 comments
we are cursed.
When one hornet rises another must fall………this is the way
Miles is a trade piece. IMO that’s the main thing they had in mind w that contract structure.
CURSED WTF
team needs a complete overhaul
I really don’t think that another teenager is the solution. Cooper is 4 years apart from Brandon and 5 from Lamelo
Uuuggghhhh!!!! Sick of all these injuries!!! I saw it when it happened and was SICK! And not in the good way!
We need Brandon Miller
1. Lamelo is a super star and 2. Outside of your starting lineup your bench gives you nothing right now no Tre Mann no grant is killing us more then we thought… got to have a bench to make a run
Not a good team when healthy. Injured it is a bad team.
Every season seems to be an evaluation season.
Wong is a great defensive pest and capable scorer. High on him. Until proven otherwise, Mark is slow and soft.
It all looked promising. I wish I had a crystal ball
How many circles of hell do we have to plummet into and endure before we can ATLEAST watch an ALMOST healthy Hornets team for a stretch of games?
It's unfortunate for Miller because Melo, Miles, and Mark already have chemistry and clearly tapped into it last night and Brandon seemed to be the odd man out. A long time out may only further isolate Miller from the other three. Hopefully, it's a short time, although teams usually announce rather quickly if x-rays are negative and it's been crickets from the Hornets. Also, Miller keeps getting paired with Micic and Martin who don't pass him the ball.
Who cares he has regressed what a waste boy don't arch his shot enough shoots hard line drives looks horrible. I'd trade him